Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Business License / Occupational Tax Application
The standard business license and occupational tax application for Augusta-Richmond County, bundling the SAVE and E-Verify affidavits with nine notary fields.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Businesses applying for a business license or occupational tax certificate in Augusta-Richmond County complete this packet, which bundles the O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 SAVE affidavit and the O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d) E-Verify affidavit. The combined packet includes nine notary fields across its sworn sections, all of which must be signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Any individual or business applying for a new business license or occupational tax certificate in Augusta-Richmond County.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes nine dedicated notary fields tied to the SAVE and E-Verify affidavits, evidenced by subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat language with commission-expiration lines.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Augusta business license and occupational tax application PDF.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete all required applicant and business information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in front of the notary by video.
- 5
Submit to Augusta-Richmond County
Deliver the notarized form to the Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize my Augusta business license application?
- Fill out the packet, including the SAVE and E-Verify affidavits, then connect with an online notary by video.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes, the SAVE and E-Verify affidavit sections both require a notarized signature.
- What is the SAVE affidavit for?
- It verifies your lawful presence under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 and must be sworn before a notary with a secure and verifiable ID.
- Can I use an online notary for a Georgia city form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states; check with the city if unsure about local requirements.